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The term "oppressionand" is not recognized as a standard concept in mainstream social theory. It may be a typographical error or a newly coined term without an established definition. This article provides a concise overview of oppression, a central topic in sociology, political science, and human rights discourse.

Oppression describes a system in which a group experiences persistent disadvantage imposed by political, legal, economic, and cultural structures. It operates at multiple levels—institutional, interpersonal, and cultural—and is often reinforced by norms, laws, and practices that privilege some groups while limiting others. Oppression is frequently linked to axes such as race, gender, class, sexuality, disability, ethnicity, religion, and nationality.

Historical examples include slavery, colonial rule, and caste-based discrimination, while contemporary forms appear in unequal access to education, employment, housing, healthcare, and political representation. Mechanisms include discriminatory laws, policing practices, economic exploitation, and biased media representation. The concept of intersectionality highlights how multiple forms of oppression overlap and compound harm.

Addressing oppression involves social movements, legal reforms, protective policies, inclusive institutions, education, and resource redistribution. Scholars debate how best to measure oppression and avoid overgeneralization, emphasizing context, agency, and varied experiences of individuals within oppressed groups.